

As the Malta Hub for the European Festivals Association, ARC is the local
contact point for the Europe for Festivals, Festivals for Europe (EFFE) cofinanced by the European Commission. The EFFE Label is Europe’s quality
stamp for remarkable arts festivals showing their engagement in the field of
the arts, community involvement and international openness. At the
occasion of the launch of Festivals Malta on 5 December 2017, Maltese
EFFE Label 2017-2018 awardees received their award in the presence of
EFFE Jury Member Haris Pasovic.
Co-funded by the European Commission;
led by the European Festivals Association.
Platform of visual and performance artists, curators and researchers
Groundwork for European collaboration
Advocating for structured dialogue platforms between festivals and politics
Supporting recovery of the cultural and creative sectors
Award serves as a catalyst for developing the island’s sustainable development.
Empowering emerging artists through intercultural dialogue